Employer Responsibilities and Resources

Alberta’s Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) legislation requires employers do everything they reasonably can to protect the health and safety of their employees. 

Click here to view a full list of employer responsibilities.

Employers in Alberta need to have an established health and safety program in place in order to operate safely. Visit our page on “building your health and safety program” to learn more.

Every business in Alberta that employs workers is required by Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) to have either a digital or printed copy of the Act, Regulations, and Code available at their hotel at all times:

• Online (free)
• Purchase legislation from King’s Printer

Reporting Injuries – In Alberta employers must investigate all incidents, injuries, and illness identified in relation to the workplace. This is an important component of every employer's health and safety program.

• Reporting an Injury to WCB: What is reportable and how do I report it?

• Reporting OHS concerns and incidents: When do I need to call, and what information do I need?
• Reporting a Potentially Serious Incident (PSI): What is a PSI? How do I report it?

Looking to learn more about reporting injuries? Through TourismWorks, the AHLA offers online training on Workplace Injury Reporting and Investigations. 

OHS Prevention Initiatives

The OHS prevention initiative focuses on reducing common workplace injuries, protecting at-risk workers and identifying higher-risk work situations. The initiative also coordinates efforts between OHS system partners to achieve better health and safety outcomes.

• Slips, trips and falls: How do I reduce the number of Slips Trips and Falls at my hotel?
• Musculosketal disorders (MSD): Learn about MSD and how to prevent them in your hotel.
• Psychological Injuries: Learn how to reduce these types of injuries at your hotel

Workers’ Compensation Board Resources

• Reporting an injury to WCB: What is reportable, and how do I report it?
• Psychological Injuries
• Self-serve information for employers
• Self-serve information for workers
• Translation services
• WCB seminar information & schedule: Free seminars are scheduled year-round

Advisor Office: Offers advice and advocacy services about Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) matters for injured workers and employers across Alberta. The Advisor Office is independent from WCB and their services are provided free of charge.

Additional Government Health and Safety Resources

• Alberta Employer Records: Includes information on Disabling Injury Rates, Lost Time Claim rates, number of fatalities, and more.
• Occupational Health and Safety: Starter Kit
• COR Certification: Get COR certified through one of Alberta’s certifying partners.